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The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire. (Nehemiah 1:3, NIV) Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of a land far from his home. (Which means …
When Your Heart Needs Healing
A friend of ours has struggled for years with heart problems. He’s gone through seasons of wellness and seasons of strain. Last year his health challenges moved from the back burner of his life …
I’m Right Here
While walking into the opening session of a marriage conference that we had been looking forward to his cell phone rang. He answered the call and we took our seats. As the emcee kicked …
Experiencing God’s Strength in Your Struggle
I will never forget how the movie The Wizard of Oz lingered in my heart for days after I first saw it. I was just a child like the heroine Dorothy, who won me …
It’s No Small Thing
A friend sent this text: “I thought of you when I read Numbers 16:9 today!” Does it seem a small thing to you that the God of Israel has chosen you from among all …
Small Adjustments Can Make a BIG Difference
I was speaking in Georgia that particular weekend. On day two of the retreat I woke up early and turned on the water in the beautiful tiled shower. As it heated up I noticed …
Acknowledging The Battle and Keeping Watch
We need to be fully engaged and alert because our enemy is fierce. You don’t have to wear camo but as a follower of Christ you do need a battle plan. It begins with …
When There Is Nothing There
I have a girlfriend who is caught between faith and a hard place. Though she is a committed Christ-follower she struggles to believe God’s promises and feels helpless to the circumstances of her trial. …
Prioritize THIS Above Your List
Many of us check off neatly penciled boxes. Some draw lines through the tasks we’ve finished. A select few of us even add things to our lists after we’ve done something that wasn’t on …